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The capital city of the Ming moved from Nanjing to Beijing and many dignitaries and nobles chose to settle down in this area, for it was very similar to the terrain in South China. A causeway was built in the east side of the lake as a water control project. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the name was changed to the ‘West Lake’. The low-lying land at the southern mountain foot accumulated water from springs of Jade Spring Mountain, and formed a sizable lake, known then as Wengshan Pool. In the Yuan Dynasty (1277-1368), the Longevity Hill was called Weng Shan (Urn Mountain) because of its urn-like appearance. The ground water level gives rise to a number of natural springs that formed the embryo of what ultimately was to become this fine ornamental lake. By virtue of Beijing’s topographical location, with a gradient sloping down from the northwest to the southeast, the lake is situated at the convergence of the hills and a plain.
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There is nothing but appreciation, love and respect.” Everyone is looking forward to the 2020 season.Kunming Lake is a most attractive water feature a short distance from downtown Beijing, where it covers three quarters of the total area of the Summer Palace grounds. They work instead of retire and spend to provide others an opportunity to do what they love doing themselves so much and it is dramatically apparent. The rarity of work ethic is unexplainable. They have brought back an excitement to racing that has been missing for a long time in this sport.Ĭhris Heppe said it well, “This family is seriously an anomaly among families. Huge shout out to Bill, Kary and Brock Austin for a fantastic job this year.
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Through all the growing pains, the highs and lows, the Red Shirt crew did an amazing job this year. The Kawasaki 1500 SX-R sponsored by River Rat Motorsports was won by Tallon Chambers. The riders waited all weekend to get to final season prize giveaway. Troy Leseney, who attended every race this year including Florida, took the season overall followed by Colin Richards in second place and Tony Beck in third. But he soon redeemed himself by taking the first on Sunday. Tony Beck took the win after Troy Leseney was up to his old tricks of going the wrong way on the course. The Runabout GP3 F/I Stock class on Saturday were very interesting. He will be taking an off-road challenge package worth $1500. Caleb took home an amazing price by Speed Vegas. He attended all the West Coast races and had the most points of any other racers for the series. Caleb Kile of Bishop, CA took a sweeping victory with a first on Saturday and Sunday, but most importantly this sealed his first place season overall. And, to throw some fun in the mix, there was Bob Vassallo hitting up all the last NorCal races. The Ski GP3 2-Stroke class probably had some of the fiercest competition of the season between Caleb Kile and Matt Rollings. These juniors who have moved up the ranks this last season were out to prove they are not to be reckoned with. The season overalls were Kyle Kreeger in first place, Mason Courson in second place and Dominic Cannady in third by just 2 points. Tallon Chambers took first place, Seth Fuhrman in second and Stevie Bascom in third. Sunday these three racers had some new competition come in. Saturdays Top 3 included Kyle Kreeger in first place, Stevie Bascom in second place and Dominic Cannady in third. Ski GP5 Stock class, the largest class of this season with over 35 total riders, turned out to be the class to watch this year. Hayden ended up with ski troubles on Saturday afternoon almost opening the door for Kyle to take his season overall position, but Hayden came through and secured that first place season overall position by a mere 12 points. Vintage X2 had some massive battles this year between Hayden Item of Discovery Bay, CA and Kyle Cameron of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Austin Richardson, who has been consistent all season attending most of the races, swooped in for his first place title in this class. In the 550 class, Michael Prodanovich grabbed himself a first place on Saturday and a third on Sunday leaving him 2nd overall for the season.